8th Grade ELA Teacher — Innovative Language Arts

Richland County School District One; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One at Alcorn Middle School in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking an 8th Grade English Language Arts teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is 190 days and carries a salary range of $50,100.00 to $91,143.00, with reporting to the school principal.

Requires a valid SC teaching certificate or eligibility in the appropriate area; experience in a classroom is desirable. This posting remains open until filled, with application reviews ongoing.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• May teach multiple disciplines as assigned.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.
• Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent‑teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
• Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs and committees as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required.
• Participates in staff in‑service training and continuing education as required.
• Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.
• Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio‑visual equipment, tape player, various curriculum‑specific equipment or instruments, etc.

Job description

Richland County School District One at Alcorn Middle School in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking an 8th Grade English Language Arts teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is 190 days and carries a salary range of $50,100.00 to $91,143.00, with reporting to the school principal.

Requires a valid SC teaching certificate or eligibility in the appropriate area; experience in a classroom is desirable. This posting remains open until filled, with application reviews ongoing.